Celebration of Hope 2020
2020-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
At this annual benefit dinner, guests will hear stories, see transformation, and celebrate hope.
Celebration of Hope is free to all of our guests, who are invited through designated Table Captains. Table Captains are people that have a heart for St. Matthew’s House and want to share their passion with those they know. They invite their friends, neighbors, coworkers, service providers and those they go to church with, to join them at their table for the dinner. You can help bring awareness of the needs in our community and introduce new people to St. Matthew’s House.
Sponsored by:

Interested in being a Table Captain? Contact: Nick Porter, (239) 774-0500 x161, nporter@stmatthewshouse.org

St. Matthew's House Mobile Food Pantry: Special Date
2020-04-14 13:00 - 17:00
With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, we have moved to drive-through food distribution. This is a special date, Tuesday 4/14/2020, from 1-5 PM at 2601 Airport Road S, Naples, Florida. Bring your Collier County identification or driver’s license.

*More dates may be added as food becomes available.

St. Matthew’s House E-Race Hunger & Homeless 200K!
2020-04-27 08:00 - 17:00
Covid-19 has caused a lot of us to get creative, and St. Matthew’s House is no exception! As some of our traditional fundraisers was postponed this year, we’ve been thinking on our feet new and exciting ways for you to get involved with the mission–so we’re presenting our first ever virtual fundraiser!

Learn More!

About The Event
St. Matthew’s House E-Race Hunger & Homelessness 200K is a virtual race to raise $200,000 to help St. Matthew’s House continue to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless in our community during this time of global pandemic.
Already we’ve seen massive increases in need for direct assistance. We need to be prepared to meet these rising needs in our community and we need your help to do it!
This virtual fundraiser exists completely online, and is the first of it’s kind for St. Matthew’s House. We need your help to make it a success!
What Can I Do?
You can raise money through one-time gifts or donations given for a measurable amount accomplished for an activity you choose. This is event is like a walk-a-thon or other “a-thon” fundraisers, but as it’s virtual, you’re not limited in the activity you pick. Get creative! Maybe it’s how many books you read, fish you catch, minutes you play, masks you sew—anything you love to do already can easily turn into a way to erase hunger and homelessness!
How Do I Sign Up?
If you’d like to participate, follow these easy steps to get started!

Register online to create your own fundraising profile to share with friends and family.
Download our Participation Guide to walk you through getting starting, using hashtags, and more!
Visit our E-Race Social Media Toolkit to get extra resources like images to share on Facebook that will help kickstart your fundraising campaign!

How To Donate?
If you’d rather just make a donation, either to somebody specific or to the overall E-Race, just visit our main site here using the button below. You’ll be able to view teams, E-Racers, and see how we’re doing making our goal! You can also share this link on your social media after you’ve made a donation to encourage your friends and family.

Make A Donation

Can I Become a Sponsor?
Yes! We’d love it if you decided to sponsor the St. Matthew’s House E-Race Hunger & Homeless 200K! Click the button below for more details!

Become A Sponsor

Thank you for helping us make this virtual event a success! We can’t wait to see all the creative ways you share on social media about how you’re bringing awareness and supporting St. Matthew’s House.

Fort Myers Mobile Food Pantry
2020-04-27 13:00 - 17:00
We’ll be distributing food with Mission Community Church this coming Monday, April 27th, from 1-5 PM (while supplies last).

St. Matthew's House Mobile Food Pantry: NEW LOCATION
2020-06-04 13:00 - 17:00
With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, we have moved to drive-through food distribution. This is held every *Thursday from 1-5 PM at First Baptist Academy in Naples (address below). Bring your Collier County identification or driver’s license.

WE HAVE A NEW LOCATION: 3000 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL 34109-8919, United States

*More dates may be added as food becomes available.

Justin's Place Recovery Program 31st Graduation Online Ceremony
2020-06-29 18:00 - 19:00
This graduation ceremony will be unique as it will be entirely online! Join us from your computer screens, phones, and at-home viewing parties on Monday, June 29th at 6:00pm to celebrate transformed lives.
We will be updating this page with the viewing link in the coming weeks, so make sure you check in later for updated information. We will also be posting the links on Facebook and Instagram, so make sure you’re following @StMatthewsHouse!
Don’t want to miss out Email RSVP@stmatthewshouse.org to make sure we send you a link to celebration graduation with us.

JUSTIN’S PLACE RECOVERY PROGRAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY GRADUATION CEREMONY
2020-10-22 18:00 - 19:00
This coming Thursday, October 22nd we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Justin’s Place Recovery Program and we’re inviting you to join us!

You are cordially invited to join us, virtually, for the live-streaming of our 32nd Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony. Please join with us in this celebration of hope and renewal as we celebrate the official 10-year anniversary of this life-giving program.
Live streaming this important event will allow family, friends and supporters of our graduates and St. Matthew’s House to share in this joyous event honoring our October Justin’s Place Recovery Program graduates.
When: Thursday, October 22, at 6:00 p.m.
If you would like to receive an email reminder with a direct link to the ceremony, please email us by CLICKING HERE. You can simply tune into our YouTube Channel to watch it live.

Cars on 5th Jetport Reception
2021-02-04 18:00 - 22:00
Jetport and Hangar reception

MORE GREAT CARS FOR A GREAT CAUSE
Want more amazing cars all supporting St. Matthew’s House? Come to the Ferrari Club of Naples 2nd annual Jetport Reception at the Naples Airport on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 6 – 10 PM. Held in the Elite Jets hangar and OUTDOOR tarmac, you can enjoy…

Even more amazing, exotic cars
Delicious food
Drinks & Hand-rolled cigars
Incredible Artwork & Music
Fellowship with fellow car aficionados
All proceeds go to support St. Matthew’s House!

Purchase Your Jetport Reception Ticket Here

Auction! The Naples Auto Experience Marketplace
2021-02-05 10:00 - 15:00
Naples Auto Experience Marketplace
On Friday, February 5, we will host out first automotive market featuring 15+ fine cars. We are still accepting candidate cars. Email events@naplesferrariclub.com if you are interested in selling your car.
Bidders will need to buy a bidder pass for $100 to be able to bid. Pre-qualified buyers can GO HERE to purchase a bidder pass.
Cars owners will pay a $500 registration fee to get into the auction. Pre-qualified sellers can GO HERE to pay their seller fee. This fee will be credit against the buyer fee if the car sells. Car will be photographed at Naples Motorsports and evaluated for valuation. The seller and the auction officials will need to agree on a reserve if desired. Buyer fees are 10% of the purchase price plus the dealer fees of $1025 required by the State of Florida. All proceeds go to St. Matthew’s House
Check out the cars up for sale by CLICKING HERE!

Cars on 5th 2021
2021-02-06 10:00 - 16:00
Feb 6, 10 AM – 4 PM: Cars on 5th Show. Part of the Naples Automotive Experience, Feb 4-6. Regular admission $30; VIP $100. Tickets available at gate.

33rd Justin's Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony
2021-02-18 18:00 - 19:30
Justin’s’ Place is named in honor of Justin Holecek. Justin graduated from St. John Neumann High School in 1997, and the University of Florida in 2002.
He was an intelligent young man with a wonderful personality but suffered from the disease of alcoholism. After years of abuse, Justin died on September 18, 2009, at the age of 30.
It is our prayer that Justin’s Place will continue to provide recovery in a structured, spiritual manner to people who reach out with a strong desire for a new beginning and a life free of addiction.
Covenant Church of Naples
6926 Trail Blvd, Naples, FL 34108
Thursday, February 18, 6:00pm

For more information, contact:
Nick Porter, (239) 774-0500 ext 161
nporter@stmatthewshouse.org
Note: This February’s graduation is limited to invitees of our graduates, such as family members and not open to the general public at this time due to COVID restrictions. We would like to encourage everyone to join us for our LIVE broadcast on February 18 at 6pm on our YouTube and Facebook Live channels.
You can help support the Justin’s Place program by texting ‘JUSTINTIME’ TO 41444.

J. McLaughlin Shopping Day Fundraiser
2021-02-27 10:00 - 18:00
15% of all proceeds on Saturday, February 27 will go to St. Matthew’s House.
Shop in either Naples location:

1209 Third Street, Naples, FL 34102
Venetian Village: 4260 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34103

23rd Annual Dean Lind Memorial Golf Classic
2021-05-03
Due to overwhelming support and response, the 23rd annual Dean Lind Memorial Golf Classic is officially full. We thank our entire community for the support. If you are interested in playing or supporting this event, we have created an afternoon mini-tournament for those interested in still participating to help raise funds for St. Matthew’s House. We have limited slots available for our afternoon tee times. If you or your foursome would like to play in our afternoon flight, please email Nick Porter directly at nporter@stmattewshouse.org and he will be in communication with you quickly. We also have a waiting list for those that are interested for morning only.
After a one-year hiatus, one of the premier and longest running charity golf events in Southwest Florida is back! The May 3, 2021 Dean Lind Memorial Golf Classic will be held at the prestigious Tiburón Golf Club in beautiful Naples, Florida.
The Dean Lind Memorial Golf Classic celebrates its 23rd year of raising critical funds for St. Matthew’s House to support our work to bring hope, help and healing to individuals and families facing hunger, homelessness, poverty and addiction.
ABOUT TIBURÓN GOLF CLUB
Tiburón Golf Club is known for its statement making, 27,000-square foot Mediterranean-style clubhouse. Home to the LPGA Tour’s CME Group Tour Championship and PGA Tour’s QBE Shootout, Tiburón presents two 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf courses – The Gold and The Black. The Dean Lind Memorial Golf Classic will be held on The Gold Course.
Consistently rated among Florida’s top 20 golf facilities by Golf Digest and GOLF, Tiburón courses play to a par of 72 and feature five sets of tees. The Gold Course can play as long as 7,382 yards from the championship tees.
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You can print off a paper registration form or print off a paper fundraising form.
Interested in being a sponsor, looking for more information or want to donate an item to our online auction?
Contact Nick Porter at (239) 774-0500 x161 or by email at nporter@stmatthewshouse.org.
Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Ace Sponsor

Birdie Sponsors

Par Sponsors

Hole In One Sponsor

Hole Sponsors

Chef’s Night Out
2021-05-19 18:00
Lulu’s Kitchen at St. Matthew’s House Executive Chef Sean Dietzel, invites you to join him for a very special night of delicious food, all for a good cause.
Chef’s Night Out will feature an amazing four-course meal prepared with excellence by Chef Sean and the amazing men and women at LuLu’s Kitchen; many of whom are Justin’s Place Recovery Program graduates.
All proceeds go to the St. Matthew’s House Culinary Training Institute of Southwest Florida which trains men and women in the culinary arts and prepares them for a successful life as a chef or cook in a professional kitchen.
Reservations are going fast and this is a RESERVATION ONLY event. To reserve your seat at the table, click the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chefs-night-out-featuring-chef-sean-dietzel-tickets-151085943123

34th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony
2021-06-29 18:00 - 19:30
You are cordially invited to join us, in person, for our 34th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony. Please join with us in this celebration of hope and renewal honoring our June Justin’s Place Recovery Program graduates.
Tuesday, June 29th, 2021
Doors open at 5:30pm
Ceremony is at 6:00pm
Covenant Church of Naples
6926 Trail Blvd, Naples, FL 34108
If you cannot join us in person, please tune into our Facebook page or YouTube channel to watch it live. Live streaming this important event will allow family, friends and supporters of our graduates and St. Matthew’s House to share in this joyous event.
You can help support the Justin’s Place program by texting ‘JUSTINTIME’ TO 41444.
To RSVP, please fill out the form below or for more information, contact Nick Porter at (239) 774-0500 ext 161 or nporter@stmatthewshouse.org.

Justin’s’ Place is named in honor of Justin Holecek. Justin graduated from St. John Neumann High School in 1997, and the University of Florida in 2002.
He was an intelligent young man with a wonderful personality but suffered from the disease of alcoholism. After years of abuse, Justin died on September 18, 2009, at the age of 30.
It is our prayer that Justin’s Place will continue to provide recovery in a structured, spiritual manner to people who reach out with a strong desire for a new beginning and a life free of addiction.

Faith & Family Night with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
2021-08-27 19:00 - 21:30
Cheer on the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels as they take on the Bradenton Marauders on Friday, August 27!
Join us for a night of baseball, family and fun fireworks!
Plus, $5 from every ticket will be donated to St. Matthew’s House.

September Outdoor Movie Night
2021-09-11 18:00 - 22:00
You don’t want to miss this fun, family event! View the flyer below for all the details.

To purchase tickets, visit: septemberoutdoormovie.eventbrite.com

Fill the Truck Food Drive
2021-09-25 09:00 - 18:00
We only have three weeks left of food in our pantry, so we need your help to restock for the fall!
Our goal is to collect enough food to fill our truck and feed 20,000 families!

How you can help:
While you’re out doing your grocery shopping, pick up a few items from our top needs checklist below. Then drop the items off at our truck which will be parked in the Winn-Dixie parking lot (4849 Golden Gate Parkway).

Fill the Truck Food Drive
2021-10-02 09:00 - 18:00
We only have three weeks left of food in our pantry, so we need your help to restock for the fall!
Our goal is to collect enough food to fill our truck and feed 20,000 families!

How you can help:
While you’re out doing your grocery shopping, pick up a few items from our top needs checklist below. Then drop the items off at our truck which will be parked in the Winn-Dixie parking lot (7550 Mission Hills Drive).

35th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony
2021-10-21 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for the 35th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony on October 21, 2021. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Ceremony begins promptly at 6 p.m.
This event will also be livestreamed on Facebook Live and YouTube for those who cannot join us in person.
We look forward to celebrating with you as another class of graduates commence their transformed lives.
To RSVP, please fill out the form below.

Justin’s Place is named in honor of Justin Holecek. Justin graduated from St. John Neumann High School in 1997, and the University of Florida in 2002.
He was an intelligent young man with a wonderful personality but suffered from the disease of alcoholism. After years of abuse, Justin died on September 18, 2009, at the age of 30.
It is our prayer that Justin’s Place will continue to provide recovery in a structured, spiritual manner to people who reach out with a strong desire for a new beginning and a life free of addiction.

For more information about this event, contact Nick Porter at (239) 774-0500, ext. 161 or nporter@stmatthewshouse.org.

Florida Everblades Vs. Jacksonville Icemen
2021-10-23 19:00 - 20:30
Florida Everblades Vs. Jacksonville Icemen
Cheer on the Florida Everblades as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen on October 23!
Plus, if you purchase tickets through the link below, St. Matthew’s House will receive $9 from every ticket sale as a donation.

Florida Everblades Vs. Norfolk Admirals
2021-10-30 19:00 - 20:30
Florida Everblades Vs. Norfolk Admirals
Cheer on the Florida Everblades as they take on the Norfolk Admirals on October 30!
Plus, if you purchase tickets through the link below, St. Matthew’s House will receive $9 from every ticket sale as a donation.

Hope for the Holidays - Turkey Distribution
2021-11-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-20 10:00 - 12:00

Florida Everblades Vs. Jacksonville Icemen
2021-11-20 19:00 - 20:30
Florida Everblades Vs. Jacksonville Icemen
Cheer on the Florida Everblades as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen on November 20!
Plus, if you purchase tickets through the link below, St. Matthew’s House will receive $9 from every ticket sale as a donation.

7th Annual Gulf Coast Runners Thanksgiving 5K
2021-11-25 07:30 - 09:00
Hosted by Gulf Coast Runners, this 5K will take place in downtown Naples and benefits St. Matthew’s House. The course starts on 5th Avenue South and ends at Cambier Park.
Gulf Coast Runners will be collecting canned goods as well as clothing for St. Matthew’s House. (Bring your items to packet pick-up or to the registration area on the day of the race.) And Moe’s Southwest Grill has pledged to donate 1 pound of rice/beans to St. Matthew’s house for every participant registered!
FREE shirts given to all pre-registered participants, and race medals given to all finishers!
Early bird sign ups are open now. Price will increase after September 30.

Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K
2021-11-25 07:30 - 09:00
Naples’ original Turkey Day race, the Gobble Gobble, has a longstanding history of raising thousands of dollars for St. Matthew’s House each year. Hosted by Elite Events, this race has been a running tradition for many families over the past two decades.
All participants receive a FREE shirt; all finishers receive a medal, and the top 100 finishers also get a coffee mug!
Entry cost is $45/person, but family discounts are available!
